Research Paper Title Exogenous Carbohydrate Reduces Cortisol Response from Combined Mental and Physical Stress. Background Combined mental and physical stress is associated with exacerbated cortisol production which may increase risk for the progression of cardiovascular disease in individuals working in high-stress occupations (e.g., firefighters, military personnel, etc.). Carbohydrate (CHO) ingestion prior to physical stress may… Read More
Research Paper Title Incidence and Risk Factors for Volar Wrist Ganglia in the U.S. Military and Civilian Populations. Purpose To identify the incidence and demographic factors associated with volar wrist ganglia in both military and civilian beneficiary populations. Methods The U.S. Department of Defense Management Analysis and Reporting Tool (M2) accesses a comprehensive database of… Read More
Research Paper Title Chronic Occupational Exposures can Influence the Rate of PTSD and Depressive Disorders in First Responders and Military Personnel. Background First responders and military personnel experience rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) far in excess of the general population. Although exposure to acute traumatic events plays a role in the genesis of these… Read More
Research Paper Title Peripheral Total Tau in Military Personnel Who Sustain Traumatic Brain Injuries During Deployment. Importance Approximately one-third of military personnel who deploy for combat operations sustain 1 or more traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which increases the risk for chronic symptoms of postconcussive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression and for the development of… Read More
I think I can safely state that obesity can lead to diabetes, which in turn can lead to several other negative health issues. However, according to a recent study by Kiomourtzoglou and colleagues (2015) being obese and having type 2 diabetes can actually protect people against a few rare conditions. The population-based nested case-control study… Read More
“A people’s voice is dangerous when charged with wrath.“ Aeschylus: a famous playwright from Ancient Greece, known for his tragedies.
Research Paper Title Mortality of First World War Military Personnel: Comparison of Two Military Cohorts. Objective To identify the impact of the first world war on the lifespan of participating military personnel (including in veterans who survived the war). Design & Setting Comparison of two cohorts of military personnel, followed to death, leaving New Zealand to… Read More
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